The Tempe Archery Club was one of eight hosting clubs across South Africa for the annual South African National Archery Association (SANAA) Indoor-Outdoor Championships, held over the weekend of 3 and 4 October.

The Bloemfontein leg of the championships took place at the Floreat Hall at the Tempe Indoor Sports Facility, Tempe Military Base, bringing together archers from across the province to compete for national honors.

The event was officially opened in the presence of the president of the Free State Sports Confederation (FSSC), Edward Saunders, who attended the opening ceremony to wish all the archers the best of luck for the competition.

Saunders also took the opportunity to experience the sport first-hand, picking up a bow and shooting a few arrows himself – much to the delight of those attending.

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With 180 archers competing across 42 classes, the championships provided a high level of competition and showcased the talent and dedication of South African archers.

The Free State enjoyed a successful weekend, securing three gold medals, as well as additional podium finishes.

The Free State results are:

Compound Men 50+

• Kobus Barnard (winner);
• Danie Hoffman (fifth); and
• Wally Waldeck (seventh).

Compound Women 50+

• Sunette Smal (third).

Compound Under 15 Women

• Katelynn Muller (winner), a learner of the Jim Fouché High School.

Compound Under 13 Boys

• Hendre Potgieter (winner) of the Universitas Primary School.

The results highlight the strength of archery in the Free State, with developing and experienced archers making their mark at the national championships.

The club congratulated all the participants on their achievements and thanked everyone who contributed to the successful hosting of the event.